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Play a low release chip from a downslope

From a downslope, the instructor chooses a low release shot. Because landing on the green would run 15-20 feet past on this shot, he plans at least one bounce into the fringe, then puts the ball back and hinges his wrists early to keep the flight down.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 21:56

Try it

  1. Play more of a release one off a down slope and send it in low.
  2. If landing on the green would run 15-20 feet past, land it at least one bounce into the fringe.
  3. Put the ball back with an early wrist hinge to keep the flight down.